Crime

87-year-old man accused of stabbing wife to death in Bellevue, WA

A tragic incident occurred in Bellevue, Washington, where an 87-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stabbing his wife to death in an assisted living facility. Bellevue Police received multiple calls reporting screams from the residence and arrived to find the 86-year-old woman suffering from multiple stab wounds. First responders attempted to save her, but she was declared dead at the scene. The police confirmed that the suspect is the victim's husband, marking this as Bellevue's first homicide of the year. Residents of the facility expressed shock and concern over the violent incident in their community. Authorities have labeled the case a 'homicide incident,' but specific charges against the suspect have not yet been revealed. The investigation is ongoing as police gather more information about the circumstances surrounding this tragedy, raising questions about safety and security in assisted living environments in the area.

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